health

Acharya Manish Ji with his team, Launches India’s First Pet–Yakrit–Pleeha Shuddhi Kit in New Delhi New Delhi [India], October 16: In a defining moment for India’s holistic health movement, Acharya Manish Ji, renowned Ayurveda and Naturopathy expert, unveiled the Pet–Yakrit–Pleeha Shuddhi Kit at the Constitution Club of India, New Delhi. The national launch marks a major step forward in integrating Ayurveda-based preventive care into mainstream wellness and making detoxification accessible to every Indian household. The Pet–Yakrit–Pleeha Shuddhi Kit, developed by Jeena Sikho Lifecare Ltd.,  a publicly listed, fast-growing integrative health enterprise, is India’s first clinically validated detoxification protocol focusing on the gut (Pet), liver (Yakrit),…

Gurugram (Haryana) [India], October 16:  On the occasion of World Spine Day, Oct 16th, leading spine specialists from Gurgaon and Noida convened to discuss the latest advancements in spine surgery, focusing on how modern technology is transforming patient outcomes and recovery. Under the theme “Advancements in Spine Surgery,” the panel spotlighted the growing role of robotic-assisted and minimally invasive techniques, showcasing how innovation and surgical expertise are converging to deliver safer procedures, fewer complications, and faster patient recovery. Dr. Sandeep Vaishya, Executive Director & HOD – Neurosurgery & Gamma Knife, Fortis Hospital, Gurugram, said: “Today, we gathered to discuss spine…

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], October 15: The Healthcare Businesswomen’s Association (HBA) today announced that its 2025 India Leadership Summit, dedicated to advancing leadership in the healthcare and life sciences industry. Building on the success of the 2024 summit, this year’s event will be held on 7-8 November 2025, at The Lalit Hotel, Mumbai. The 2025 HBA India Leadership Summit is a two-day event aimed at advancing talent development and leadership. The theme for 2025, “Winning a Seat at the Table,” will be explored in-depth by leading voices from the industry including Sadhna Joglekar, Novartis; Rehan Khan, MSD; and Apoorva Aggarwal, ZS Associates. The summit…

New Delhi [India], October 14: In a groundbreaking advancement poised to reshape diabetic eye care, Dr. Venkata Kotam Raju Poranki (PVK), Ph.D., has unveiled a suite of AI-powered frameworks designed to transform the diagnosis and management of diabetic retinopathy (DR)— a condition threatening the vision of millions worldwide. With over 460 million people living with diabetes, early detection of DR remains a critical challenge, especially in remote or under-resourced areas. Traditional screening methods rely heavily on manual analysis by ophthalmologists — a time-consuming, expensive process often unavailable to rural populations. That’s the problem Dr. Poranki set out to solve during his Ph.D. research…

Lanjigarh (Odisha) [India], October 13: Vedanta Aluminium, India’s largest producer of aluminium, has launched the first phase of eight cataract surgery camps planned under its flagship healthcare initiative, Project Aarogya, aimed at restoring vision and improving the quality of life for elderly individuals across 92 villages in Kalahandi and Rayagada districts. The initiative is being conducted in collaboration with Jagannath Netralaya, Bhawanipatna. The cataract surgery drive will be rolled out in eight phases from October 2025 to March 2026, providing free consultations, surgeries, and post-operative care to underserved communities. In its first phase, around 40 patients will undergo surgery, with…

New Delhi [India], October 13: Most gut-health conversations orbit yogurt, fibre, or probiotics. Rarely do cranberries enter the picture. The research suggests that dried cranberries increase healthy bacteria and decrease unhealthy bacteria. Eating dried cranberries has been linked to an increase in Bacteroidetes, bacteria associated with positive health effects. Eating them is also shown to decrease Firmicutes, bacteria associated with negative health effects including energy absorption linked to obesity. Polyphenols as prebiotic agents Cranberries are rich in polyphenols – plant compounds long praised for their antioxidant properties. Research highlights evidence that these polyphenols also act like prebiotics, which is helpful…

New Delhi [India], October 11: Medical and Health technology is changing patient care faster than ever, with new tools, digital platforms, and medical devices improving lives across the world. Behind each advance are physicians, researchers, engineers, and entrepreneurs whose work often goes unseen. Author and medical and health-tech expert Sonali Sundari Shivhare highlights these innovators in her acclaimed book Reimagining Health Inspiring Stories of Innovators at the Intersection of Health and Technology, that has gained appreciation and strong reader interest. With experience as former director of the Women’s Health Clinical Research Unit at UCLA and work with medical-technology startups, Shivhare shares real accounts of doctors, engineers, and entrepreneurs from across the globe, who push healthcare forward. The…

New Delhi [India], October 11: The bustling IT hub of Salt Lake Sector V turned into a vibrant sea of white on 10th October, 2025, as over 1200 students, faculty members, and dignitaries joined hands for a cause that touches every heart — mental health awareness. The Institute of Engineering & Management (IEM), Kolkata, part of the IEM–UEM Group, in collaboration with the University of Engineering & Management (UEM), the Lions Club of Kolkata IEM, and the Lions Club of Kolkata Salt Lake IEM, organized a powerful rally on World Mental Health Day, under the theme “IEM United for Wellness.”…

New Delhi [India], October 10: A new era in Indian healthcare has begun with the inception of EarlySure Diagnostics Limited, a visionary venture poised to revolutionize advanced cancer diagnostics in India. As the exclusive partner of global liquid biopsy leader IMBDx Inc., EarlySure is set to redefine cancer management through minimally invasive, highly accurate solutions. Leading this transformation are two changemakers: Simrithi Bathija, the Miss India International titleholder turned Co-Founder & Chief Marketing Officer, and Pritam Lodh, the Co-Founder & Chief Technical Officer. For Simrithi Bathija, being crowned Miss India International marked the start of a mission where elegance meets…

New Delhi [India], October 10: The International Musculoskeletal Summit (IMS) 2025 concluded triumphantly from 26 to 28 September 2025 at the prestigious Hotel Hennessy Park, Ebène, Mauritius, marking a landmark event in global musculoskeletal education and collaboration. Jointly organized by the Jaipur Institute of Pain and Sports Injuries (JIPSI)— a Centre of Excellence in sports injury and musculoskeletal care — and the Radiological Society of Mauritius, the summit brought together over 90 specialist and super-specialist doctors from 16+ countries, including the UK, Europe, Middle East (Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Saudi Arabia), South Africa, India, Southeast Asia, and Mauritius. The presence of an eminent international faculty from the United States, Europe,…